1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · K99 LAP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 167,743 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K99 LAP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 167,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K99 LAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (K99 LAP) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
K99 LAP Mileage History
- 07/10/200594,103 mi
- 05/10/200697,160 mi+3,057 mi
- 08/10/2007101,411 mi+4,251 mi
- 09/10/2008107,347 mi+5,936 mi
- 12/10/2009109,860 mi+2,513 mi
- 11/10/2010113,059 mi+3,199 mi
- 02/11/2011116,561 mi+3,502 mi
- 08/11/2012120,837 mi+4,276 mi
- 02/06/2014121,366 mi+529 mi
- 30/04/2015124,583 mi+3,217 mi
- 05/05/2015124,583 mi
- 21/05/2016135,393 mi+10,810 mi
- 31/05/2017145,231 mi+9,838 mi
- 19/05/2018151,852 mi+6,621 mi
- 16/01/2020157,011 mi+5,159 mi
- 18/05/2021158,616 mi+1,605 mi
- 01/04/2022159,593 mi+977 mi
- 16/05/2023160,489 mi+896 mi
- 15/07/2023160,489 mi
- 12/08/2024163,136 mi+2,647 mi
- 11/08/2025163,918 mi+782 mi
- 12/08/2025163,922 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/2026167,743 mi+3,821 mi
Average of roughly 3,542 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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